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Today in 1998, the Rays played their first game in franchise history - DRaysBay
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First hit in Rays history, 03/31/1998
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1998 Yankees Diary: Shane Spencer smashes baseballs - Pinstripe Alley
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Wade Boggs hit first HR in Tampa Bay Rays' history 22 years ago today
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Dodgers-Rays rare wild-card era matchup of baseball's best - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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McClanahan sharp, Rays blank Tigers, 4-0, on opening day – The Oakland Press
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20 Years of Rays Baseball: 1998 - The inaugural season - DRaysBay
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Chris Anderson: Before the glory, a humble start for the Rays
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History of the Tampa Bay Rays - Wikipedia
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Tampa Sports History: Devil Rays 1st Ever Win, 4/1/98
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Inaugural season ticket prices for the now Tampa Bay Rays in 1998 : r/baseball
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Arizona Diamondbacks and Tampa Bay Rays First Game Revisited